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Ongoing advancements in hearing aid technology provide a range of choices to improve your hearing and meet the demands of a new generation of hearing aid users. The current styles differ by size, their placement on or inside the ear and the degree to which they amplify sound.

Receiver-In-The-Ear (RITE) hearing devices are the most unobtrusive type of hearing instrument currently available. This style keeps the ear canal open to reduce any plugged-up sensation. The appropriateness of these hearing devices is limited based on the degree of hearing loss.

The Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) hearing instrument is almost invisible. If cosmetic appeal is important, many have found this to be the best device for them. The appropriateness of this style hearing instrument is limited based on a persons degree of hearing loss and manual dexterity.

The In-The-Canal (ITC) style hearing instrument is a smaller model than the full-shell ITE and is appropriate for hearing losses from mild to moderately severe. Options are limited due to size restrictions. Good manual dexterity is more important for this style.

The first time the birth of Jesus Christ was attributed to the date December 25 was in the 4th century, according to early Roman history. Early celebrations of Christmas are thought to have derived from Roman and other European festivals that marked the end of the harvest, and the winter solstice.

Some customs from those celebrations that have endured include decorating homes with greenery, giving gifts, singing songs, and eating special foods.

The holiday developed further with the legend of St. Nicholas. Although much of his history is unconfirmed, the man who became St. Nicholas lived in the 4th century and is believed to have been a bishop in Asia Minor.

Many miracles attributed to him are dubious at best. Nevertheless, some countries named him their patron saint. He also is considered the patron saint of, among others, children (for protecting them), sailors (whom he reputedly saved at sea), and the poor (to whom he generously gave gifts).

In his honor, the Feast of St. Nicholas was marked on December 6 and gifts given the night before. The tradition was well established in many European countries by the 12th century. Eventually, because St. Nicholas' Day and Christmas Day are so close together, their traditions generally were combined.

St. Nicholas took on different personas in different countries. For example, The Netherlands have Sinter Klaas; Father Christmas gives gifts in Great Britain; Pre Nol does the same in France; and in Germany St. Nicholas has had many names including Klaasbuur, Burklaas, Rauklas, Bullerklaas, and Sunnercla, although Father Christmas is becoming more popular. In the United States, the Dutch settlers' Sinter Klaas evolved into Santa Claus.

You are invited to donate
school supplies or a monetary donation to "Stuff the Bus!"

Jet 24, Fox 66 and
YourErie.com have partnered with Edinboro
University, McDonalds, and the Erie
Metropolitan Transit Authority to promote education in the Erie area.This event is part of the inauguration celebration to welcome Edinboro University's 17th President,
Dr. Julie E. Wollman

The Edinboro University
wrapped EMTA bus will be parked at the McDonalds on 2065 Interchange Road near the Millcreek
Mall on November 1st from 10:00am to 7:00 pm

This community service
initiative will also take place on the Edinboro University Campus.The EMTA
Edinboro University
wrapped bus will be parked at the Frank
G. Pogue
Student Center
from Monday November 5th through Wednesday November 7th. Donations will be accepted there from 9am-5pm.

Since February 2010, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) has recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccination each year. The reasoning behind this is universal approach to flu vaccination in the U.S. is to expand protection against the flu to more people and protect those who are at high risk from getting serious flu related complications and to prevent the spread of flu to others who maybe at high risk for developing complications. LifeWorks Erie has been providing flu vaccinations to adults, 18 years of age and older in Erie and Crawford counties for over 35 years. In 2010, during the H1N1 flu outbreak we expanded our program and were also able to vaccinate children, age 9 and older who weigh over 90 pounds. Since that time, we have had many requests for family vaccinations. Therefore, beginning this fall and going forward, we will again be offering flu vaccinations to adults and children age 9 and older who weigh over 90 pounds. There is a new flu vaccine for 2012. It is not the same vaccine that was given in 2010 or 2011. Vaccine's are made new each year and based on the flu virus seen abroad and in the US. It is important to receive a flu shot each year (acts as a booster). LifeWorks Erie will be giving shots in multiple clinics throughout Erie and Crawford Counties, see the schedule on this page, or contact LifeWorks Erie at (814) 459-4132 with questions. Our campaign Kick Off Clinic at the Shrine Club is September 6, 2012.There is no upfront cost to anyone, LifeWorks Erie will bill the individuals health insurance. We accept all insurances.

At Church of the Cross we
believe that all people matter to God, and so we openly welcome any and all who
want to explore faith and learn more about the Bible and about God's
life-transforming love through Jesus Christ.

We believe in the importance of
strong and healthy families and offer a variety of programs and opportunities
for children, youth and adults to help all of us to be learning, growing and
serving together.

Just as Jesus came not to be
served, but to serve, we are actively involved in various mission and service
efforts right here in Erie
as well as in many places across our nation and throughout the world.

Most of all, we want to help
people live a full and purposeful life through being in a personal relationship
with God through Jesus Christ.

More information about who we
are and what we offer is available at www.cotc.org.